Abstract
The atrioventricular (AV) groove constitutes the anatomic space separating the atria and ventricles. The AV groove is often difficult to visualize at echocardiography, and suspected lesions can be further assessed with cardiac computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. AV groove lesions may originate from within the AV groove or extend into this space from adjacent structures. The differential diagnosis for AV groove lesions is often wide, but a precise diagnosis can sometimes be made. This pictorial essay illustrates the magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography appearance of common and uncommon AV groove lesions, and attempts to provide a logical framework for differential diagnosis when confronted with a known or suspected lesion at cross-sectional imaging.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 78-91 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal |
Volume | 69 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2018 |
Keywords
- Cardiac CT
- Cardiac MRI
- Cardiac mass
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging